Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7691: AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIES

In committee Last action April 8, 2026: 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7691 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO LIBRARIES -- STATE AID TO LIBRARIES. Primary sponsor: Mary Messier (Democratic), Katie Kazarian (Democratic), Jennifer Boylan (Democratic), Teresa Tanzi (Democratic), Joseph McNamara (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Joshua Giraldo (Democratic), Casimiro, David Morales (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mary Messier (Democratic); Katie Kazarian (Democratic); Jennifer Boylan (Democratic); Teresa Tanzi (Democratic); and 6 more.